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Using BNB Chain Wallet

What is it?​

Binance Extension Wallet is a Crypto Wallet for BNB Beacon Chain and BNB Smart Chain. You can send and receive funds on both BNB Beacon Chain and BNB Smart Chain as well as perform cross-chain transfers between both of BNB Chain’s blockchains.

In the future, Binance Extension Wallet will add support for Ethereum blockchain and enable access for distributed applications, or "Dapps" in your browser!

It’s supported in Firefox and Chrome browsers.

!!! Tip Firefox users are more likely to access the latest version timely

How to manually install the Binance Extension Wallet

Install​

Example: Install BNB Chain Wallet in Firefox browser

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Note: Make sure it’s offered by BNB Chain

  • Click on “Add to Firefox”

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That’s it! You have successfully installed the BNB Chain Wallet extension in Firefox!

The workflow is the same for all browsers

Create an account in extension wallet for BNB Smart Chain​

  • Click on “I do not own a wallet”

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  • Choose your own Password

Note: it has to be a strong password

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  • Click on “Continue”

  • Backup your recovery phrase

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Congratulations! you have created your account!

Recover your account with Mnemonic Phrase​

  • Install BNB Chain extension by following the previous steps
  • firstClick on “I own a wallet”
  • Type your recovery phrase and choose a strong password
  • Click on “Get started”

Now you are all set!

Get Testnet BNB from Faucet​

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  • Switch to BNB Smart Chain Testnet after unlock your extension wallet

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  • Copy your address

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  • Paste your address in the box and click on “Give me BNB”
  • Click on the “+” and add “BNB” token

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After the transfer transaction is sent, you will see an increase in your balance

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Transfer Testnet BNB from BSC to BC​

  • Switch to BNB Beacon Chain testnet and copy your address after unlock your extension wallet, start with tbnb1

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  • Click on the “+” and add “BNB” token

  • Switch to BNB Smart Chain testnet and click on “Send”

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  • Click on “Send” when you have filled in other information. You have to confirm it too

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  • Switch back to BNB Chain Testnet to confirm this cross-chain transfer

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Transfer Testnet BNB from BC to BSC​

  • Switch to BNB Smart Chain testnet after unlock your extension wallet and copy your address, start with 0x

  • Click on the “+” and add “BNB” token

  • Switch to BNB Chain testnet and click on “Send”

  • Click on “Send” when you have filled in other information. You have to confirm it too
  • Switch back to BNB Smart Chain Testnet to confirm this cross-chain transfer

Swap Testnet BEP2 token to its BEP20 equivalent​

  • Follow the instructions above to Install Binance Extension Wallet if not ready
  • Follow the instructions above to create or Recover your account
  • Switch to BNB Chain testnet after unlock your extension wallet and Click at “+” to add your BEP2 token if necessary

Verify your balance has enough BNB to pay transfer fee

  • Switch to BNB Smart Chain testnet and copy your address, start with 0x

Click at “+” to add your BEP20 token if necessary

  • Switch to BNB Chain testnet and click on “Send”
  • Click on “Send” when you have filled in other information. You have to confirm it too
  • Switch to BNB Smart Chain testnet, you should see your BEP20 token balance change

Swap Testnet BEP20 token to its BEP2 equivalent​

  • Follow the instructions above to Install Binance Extension Wallet if not ready
  • Follow the instructions above to create or Recover your account
  • Switch to BNB Smart Chain testnet and Click at “+” to add your BEP20 token if necessary

Verify your balance has enough BNB to pay transfer fee

  • Switch to BNB Chain testnet and copy your address, start with tbnb1

Note: for mainnet, the address starts with bnb1

  • Click at “+” to add your BEP2 token if necessary
  • Switch to BNB Smart Chain testnet and click on “Send”
  • Confirm your transaction and verify your balance change